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WAEC complies with court order, releases all 2024 WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released all withheld results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty for affected candidates.
The Council had previously held back over 10,000 results due to suspected malpractices but had assured the public that they would be made available by 28th February.
This decision follows a legal battle and mounting pressure from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), which had threatened nationwide protests if the results remained undisclosed.
The court’s ruling compelled WAEC to comply, ensuring that all affected candidates received their results as promised.
Speaking in an interview with Citi FM, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, confirmed that there are no longer any outstanding results, including those previously entangled in legal proceedings.
He reassured candidates that the Council had honoured its commitment to transparency and fairness.
“As we promised, we kept to our word. By the close of 28th February, we had uploaded all the results of candidates whose results had been withheld. The court had ordered us to release those results, and we have duly complied. So as far as those examinations are concerned, there are no outstanding results,” he stated.
Mr Kapi further noted that while the results were released on a Friday, WAEC anticipated that candidates would begin reaching out in the new week with queries or complaints.
However, he maintained that the published results accurately reflected the performance of candidates in the examination.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
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Abronye granted bail by Accra Circuit Court
An Accra Circuit Court has today granted bail to Abronye after his lawyer filed a fresh application.
The court admitted him to bail of GH¢50,000 without justification.
Speaking to journalists outside the court, Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, Lawyer Martey Addo reiterated that last week’s decision to deny bail was not proper in law.
“The same law, however, gave us an opportunity to repeat the application and correct such errors. We have argued and we are glad that our prayer has been heard,” he revealed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Fashion Nexus Ghana launches initiative to boost Fashion Industry
Fashion Nexus Ghana has launched a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s fashion industry through an annual summit and year-round training programs.
The project, known as the Business of Ghanaian Fashion (BoGF) Summit & Year-Round Capacity Building Initiative, was unveiled at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra.
The BoGF Initiative also seeks to unlock new opportunities for job creation, attract investment into the creative economy, and position Ghanaian brands to compete internationally, while promoting sustainable development through fashion.
The event brought together policymakers, designers, investors, and development partners, including representatives from UNESCO, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ghana Revenue Authority.
The BoGF Initiative, themed “Building a Sustainable Future for Ghana’s Fashion Industry,” seeks to strengthen local talent, promote sustainable practices, expand access to global markets, and position Ghana as a rising hub for fashion innovation.
The flagship BoGF Summit will serve as the launchpad for a year-long Capacity Building Programme focused on fashion business, policy, education, investment readiness, and global market integration.
Speaking at the launch, Ms Melody Boateng, a representative from UNESCO, gave a Speech on behalf of Mr Edmond Moukala, UNESCO’s Representative to Ghana.
She said UNESCO was pleased to support an initiative that strengthened Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
She explained that the BoGF Initiative was an essential platform that harnessed creativity as a driver of sustainable development.
Founder of Fashion Nexus Ghana and Project Lead of the BoGF Initiative, Hillary S. Andoh, stated that the summit and training program were not just events, but part of a broader national movement to professionalise, develop, and scale Ghana’s fashion industry.
She noted that by bringing together creative leaders, manufacturers, textile producers, educators, policymakers, investors, and development partners, the initiative was turning dialogue into action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
